by Stolen Land Cruiser Drives Through Melbourne Shopping Mall
On a normal day, shopping malls are filled with shoppers, but yesterday, something unusual happened at the Northland shopping center in Melbourne. A stolen Land Cruiser 200 Series drove through the center, causing chaos.
The incident occurred around 4:00 PM when police discovered the stolen car parked near the mall. The driver had no intention of cooperating with law enforcement—instead, he hit the police car several times before beginning his escape.
Incident Details
Unlike typical getaways, the driver decided to drive right through the shopping mall itself. Smartphone footage shows the SUV nearly crashing into store windows and a lounge area.
Fortunately, that part of the mall was empty, so no one was injured. However, two people required assistance on site, including one woman who went into shock. Police, security, and medics quickly arrived at the scene.
This was not a targeted attack on anyone, just an attempt to escape from the police
The car was found abandoned in Northcote at 5:10 PM. The 27-year-old driver was arrested the next morning using surveillance camera footage. Police also seized an electronic key reprogramming device that was used during the theft.
The SUV was stolen on June 2 from a private residence in Ivanhoe East. The offender will now have to answer for his actions.
Incidents like this are a reminder of the importance of safety in public places. Melbourne Police are increasing patrols to prevent similar situations in the future. Local residents are discussing the incident, expressing concern about the rise in car thefts in the region.
